[Raven]

There's a thread on Netpond, comparing this to Hurricane Andrew...and how all of our troops are in Iraq, so there just aren't enough here in the States..and mobilising them takes longer and all we're seeing is sensationalistic media about the raping, plundering and pillaging...AS IF anyone has real proof of anything at this point.

I simply cannot wrap myself around the concept that we have no troops Stateside.

This country had plenty of warning. How can it be that mobilisation and preparation was impossible?

Categorically, it's been stated that even a Cat 3 hurricane would devastate a city that lives below sea level.

Listening to the Mayor from NO yesterday painted a much clearer picture for me...Reading DirectNic's blog painted a pretty clear picture for me.

Our response to the Tsunami was faster and more efficient than this.